Generac Field Pro vs CONTROLLED Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Generac Field Pro
Streamline the installation, servicing, and registration of energy systems. Features guided workflows, smart firmware updates, and comprehensive diagnostics for efficient system management.
- Guided commissioning workflow
- Smart firmware updates
- Full system testing
- Product diagnostics
- In-app activation and registration
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Commission and service Generac energy systems fast. One app for guided installs, system tests, diagnostics, and instant registration across compatible platforms. In the app, installers will find: Guided Commissioning Workflow: Step-by-step commissioning ensures smooth onboarding and streamlined commissioning across all compatible systems. Smart Firmware Updates: Apply fast firmware updates directly from Field Pro and reduce total installation time. Full System Testing: Verify system health and performance with a full suite of validation tools. Product Diagnostics: Troubleshoot with confidence, with full system performance and health information. In-app Activation: Finalize installation with a few taps—register warranty and activate products seamlessly from your device.
CONTROLLED Lighting
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Introducing the CONTROLLED Mobile App: Your All-in-One Lighting Solution The CONTROLLED mobile app seamlessly integrates a range of lighting applications to streamline the workflow for contractors, sales agents, and property managers. Leveraging Bluetooth mesh networking, CONTROLLED allows for effortless management of sensor-equipped light fixtures. With just one touch, you can wirelessly pair fixtures and controls, simplifying the setup process and eliminating the inconvenience of dimming cables. Features: Zoning Create and manage custom zones and groups to control up to 100 light fixtures simultaneously per zone. Define specific areas or groupings within your space to adjust lighting settings for these zones collectively. Each fixture can be a member of up to 20 distinct groups. Unlimited zones can be created with each zone having its own shareable QR code with commands and settings info assignable for administrative or user level. Scenes & Schedules Configure scenes and schedules to preset your desired lighting settings. Automate specific lighting environments tailored to various activities or times of day, ensuring that your space is always perfectly illuminated for any occasion. User can set up to 32 scenes for a single light fixture, whereas up to 127 scenes for a zone. User can set up to 32 schedules for a zone. Energy Savings Wirelessly program motion sensors and daylight harvesting functions for individual fixtures or entire groups. This efficient setup boosts energy and cost savings by ensuring that lighting is only activated when and where it is needed. Network Pairing Facilitate the grouping of wireless devices to work seamlessly together via a Bluetooth mesh network. Network Pairing ensures synchronized control and communication across all connected devices, enhancing overall system efficiency. Management Optimize the process of sharing admin and user access with quick and secure authorization. This feature allows you to efficiently assign roles and permissions, save configurations, and manage access rights. It simplifies the initial setup and ongoing reconfiguration of spaces, ensuring changes are implemented smoothly. Support: For Free unlimited tech-support, users can call (416)252-9454. System Requirements (iOS): Compatible with all iOS versions Bluetooth 4.2 or higher
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Generac Field Pro at fortnightly against CONTROLLED Lighting's every 5 months. CONTROLLED Lighting's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Generac Field Pro ships an update fortnightly, CONTROLLED Lighting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Generac Field Pro | CONTROLLED Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Generac Power Systems, Inc. | RAB Design Lighting Inc |
In-app purchases
Generac Field Pro
No in-app purchases
CONTROLLED Lighting
No in-app purchases
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